Job Summary
The John E. Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) proudly supports and facilitates global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators; build partnerships between health research institutions in the U.S. and abroad; and train the next generation of scientists to address global health needs. The FIC is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Division of International Training and Research (DITR). This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to advance health through administering the Center’s extramural programs that support scientific research and international training to reduce disparities in global health. FIC seeks a strong and visionary leader to support global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators.
The DITR Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Center’s extramural research, research training, capacity building and fellowship programs. Annually the average extramural budget is approximately 76% ($71.6 M in FY2024) of the total FIC appropriation generally, with additional co-funding equivalent to approximately 46% ($32.9 M) of the total extramural budget from other NIH ICs and federal agencies. At full capacity, the Division Director supervises twelve full-time employees and oversees three contract support staff. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to serve as Director of the Division of International Training and Research at the FIC and to advance health through administering the Center’s extramural programs which support scientific research and training internationally to reduce disparities in global health. The individual selected will have the opportunity to provide strong and visionary leadership to support global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators.
Information about Fogarty International Center is available at: Fogarty International Center (nih.gov).
Required Qualifications
The FIC seeks candidates who have a commitment to scientific excellence and the energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking necessary to lead a dynamic and diverse organization. Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical science and have senior-level research and research administration experience. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as individuals of outstanding scientific competence and research administration. Applicants should have senior-level research experience and knowledge of research programs in one or more scientific areas related to global health, including, but not limited to infectious and neglected tropical diseases, non-communicable diseases, and/or implementation science, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Applicants also must have demonstrated experience in setting, planning, implementing, and analyzing program objectives and priorities. Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to manage financial and human resources, including supervisory experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to lead a research and training program involving extensive internal and external collaboration, including coordinating institute and center-level scientific research and training activities with ongoing research programs in collaboration with the other Institutes and Centers across the agency. In this regard, the desired candidate should have knowledge and experience with extramural programs either as a program officer managing extramural grant awards or from previously having been a principal investigator on extramural grants and having served on study sections.
Benefits
The Director, DITR will be appointed at a salary commensurate with they/their qualifications and experience. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. Full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described on the NIH Ethics Website. We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Foreign Education
Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
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